The Nor'wester

Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association

The Nor'wester

Convention Special Edition

2nd Quarter 2011
April — May — June

A Selection of Einstein Medals

See pp. 10-11, and visit the convention collector exhibit area

PNNA 62nd Annual Convention - April 8-10, 2011
Tukwila Community Center - Tukwila, Washington

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PNNA

Pacific Northwest
Numismatic Association

Eric Holcomb, Editor/Webmaster
1900 NE 3rd St
Ste 106 PMB 361
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: 541-647-1021
E-mail: Eric@Holcomb.com

The Nor’wester is published
quarterly by the
Pacific Northwest Numismatic
Association

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Welcome to Tukwila

3

PNNA News

PNNA President's Message

4

Coin Show and Event Calendar

8

A Selection of Einstein Medals

10-11

ANA News

12

More PNNA News / Info

14

PNNA Officers 2010-2012

President - Lisa Loos
Vice President - Danny Bisgaard
Secretary - Michael Labosier
Treasurer - Scott Loos

Directors - Larry Gaye (Past President), Bruce
Wonder, Gawain O’Connor, Bill McKivor, Mark
Gruner, John Enges, James Reinders, Dale Reubish,
Rick Schulz, Dennis Stevens, Dan Vornbrock

Appointed Positions
Dealer-Director - To be announced
Editor/ Webmaster - Eric Holcomb

PNNA is an IRS 501 c(3) non-profit educational
association registered in the State of Oregon.

For membership information please see page 4,
the PNNA website, or attend the convention.

American Numismatic
Association Member
C-1000037 (old ANA
Life Club #37)

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Welcome to Tukwila

by General Chairman Mike Labosier

Welcome to the 62nd annual Pacific Northwest Numis-
matic Association Spring Convention and Coin Show!
This year’s show hours are:

Friday April 8 noon until 7:00 p.m.

Saturday April 9 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Sunday April 10 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

The PNNA Spring Convention is the oldest and largest
annual coin show in the Pacific Northwest. With 85
dealer tables, you will find many of your favorite local
dealers, as well as regional and national dealers, provid-
ing a wide selection of numismatic material in many
price ranges for you to explore.

Temptations abound at this show! Collectors of U.S.
coins will find everything from colonial coppers to gold
double eagles and modern commemoratives. Others will
be attracted to coins of the Greek classical period or Ro-
man coins of the Caesars. These will be well represented,
along with coins of other ancient civilizations. Foreign
coin enthusiasts will find dealers specializing in medie-
val coins, modern world coins, and everything in be-
tween. Currency collectors will see selections of colonial
paper, broken bank notes, and the whole range of U.S.
currency, as well as fascinating and colorful foreign bank
notes. For collectors of exonumia, beautiful and historic
medals and interesting tokens will be on display and
available for sale.

In addition to the buying and selling opportunities of the
bourse, collector exhibits will be on view Saturday and
Sunday. This year, you will also find free numismatic
theater presentations on several topics, and Boy Scout
and Girl Scout Clinics offered to assist Scouts in earning
their Coin Collecting Merit Badge. For the younger
crowd, the popular YN (Young Numismatist) Treasure
Hunt will run all three days of the show, providing YNs
under age 18 with a chance to earn free coins. This pro-
gram is run by Walt Ostromecki, a member of the Ameri-
can Numismatic Association’s Board of Governors. To
get started, just stop by the YN table and see Walt.

The PNNA very much appreciates the efforts of the con-
vention’s co-host — the King County Coin Club (KCCC),

of the Olympia Coin Club, which hosts the dealer hospi-
tality suite, and of the Boeing Employees Coin Club,
which hosts the YN Program. Volunteers from these
clubs work hard, have fun, and contribute greatly to the
success of the show. You will find these clubs and others
listed on the PNNA website, along with their meeting
locations and times. Your local coin club always wel-
comes new members, and joining a club is a great way to
meet fellow coin enthusiasts and make new friends.

The annual convention brings together many of our
members, and provides a wonderful opportunity for you
to let us know what is important to you, and what mem-
ber benefits you value. Please feel free to contact any of
the PNNA officers or board members with your com-
ments or suggestions. Our goal is to share and promote
our wonderful hobby!

We’re happy to see you — enjoy the show!

For collector exhibit information — see page 14.

Additional Show Information

• The YN program will be conducted all three day of
the convention by ANA Governor Walt Ostro-
mecki. The program is being hosted by the Boeing
Employees Coin Club and sponsored by PNNA.

• The PNNA is sponsoring a club table in the exhibit
area. Local area clubs will have the opportunity to
put out information about their clubs as well as have
a representative at the table if they so choose.

• There will be both a numismatic theater and club
meetings this year — see page 14.

Convention Tokens

Although the design of this year’s souvenir commemora-
tive piece for the Tukwila convention is unknown at
press time, we’re sure it will be another interesting de-
sign, as in past years since 2003!

Three-token sets (silver, pewter and copper) typically sell
for about $7.00, with individual coppers selling for
$2.00 and individual silvers for $4.00. (There will not be
plastic capsules or boxes, just coin envelopes or flips.) A
limited number of each will be available, with 750 pewter
strikes available at the door with paid admission.

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PNNA News

PNNA President's Message

by Lisa Loos

Will winter ever end???? It seems as though Mother Nature
has thrown everything at us this winter; from snow to hail, to
torrential rain and for about five minutes showed us the sun.
Alas, after spending an hour (in the sun I might add) today at
the dog park, it looks as though the worst is behind us and we
can think about spring.

What better way to begin a new season then spending it at the
PNNA Convention in Tukwila. The convention will be April 8-
10 at the Tukwila Convention Center. The show committee
again has done a fantastic job to ensure there will be a flurry of
activity. To read more about what the convention has to offer,
please see the article submitted by Mike Labosier, General
Chairman. I hope to see many of you there.

On to PNNA news: Your board continues to meet every quar-
ter to discuss improvements to the organization. It never
ceases to amaze me the great ideas that are presented. At
January’s meeting, the discussion of the by-laws came into
play. Since the by-laws have not been revised in over 10 years,
I assigned a committee to review and make any recommenda-
tions that would benefit the overall health of the organization.
We will be discussing the committee’s recommendation in
April. Another idea was to have a traveling kiosk at local shows
to create awareness of the PNNA and our benefits. This will be
making its debut in Tukwila. The board is also considering a
new logo/branding. The existing logo has been in place since
club inception, and like most corporations, re-branding needs
to be done to inject a more current feel. The Outreach Com-
mittee has been assigned this task. If you have any ideas as to
what the new logo should be, please contact any member of the
Outreach Committee. There may be a contest involved and a
prize for the best design. Please read the minutes to see all the
good work the board is doing.

As always, I encourage you to attend any board meeting. They
are open to all PNNA members and guests. Our next board
meeting will be Saturday, April 9 th at 8AM. We will follow with
a general membership meeting that evening at 6PM where
annual award winners will be announced. Also, I will be having
an informal discussion where you will be able to present sug-
gestions and give feedback as to how we can improve. We had
a very good discussion last year, and implemented a few ideas

that were shared. We can’t improve or change unless we know
what our members want. Remember, this is your club...

Hope to see everyone in April. Until then, wag more, bark less
— Lisa.

PNNA Annual Awards

The winner of the PNNA’s annual Bob Everett Memorial
Award, made for integrity and demonstrated commit-
ment to numismatics in the Pacific NW, will be an-
nounced at the convention on Saturday, April 9.

For more information about Bob Everett, about the
award, for a list of past winners from 1999 to 2010, or to
nominate someone, please see the PNNA website at:

http://www.pnna.org/awards/everett.html

Other PNNA annual awards, including the Nina Nystrom
Memorial Goodwill Ambassador Award and the ANA
Summer Seminar scholarship awards, will also be an-
nounced at the convention.

National Coin Week Contest

Every year the ANA sponsors National Coin Week and
selects a theme for the promotion of our hobby. This year
the celebration is the week of April 17-23, and the theme
is Blue , Gray and Greenbacks.

The PNNA has a contest among member clubs for the
best promotion of NCW. Cash awards are given to the
best three clubs that submit a report on their promo-
tional event. No formal application is necessary. Just
submit a description of the event to NCW judge Danny
Bisgaard not later than 31 May for consideration. Photos
are a great way to supplement the application!

The awards are $ioo-$75-$so for the top three club ef-
forts. The annual theme does not have to be part of your
effort; if you have an already-established program for
promoting coin collecting in your community that does
not refer directly to the annual NCW theme, it is still ac-
ceptable for consideration. The ANA also gives awards
for NCW promotion excellence. If your club belongs to
the ANA, submit a report to be considered for this award.

PNNA Membership Information — If you have questions about your PNNA membership or would like to join, please con-
tact: Rachel Irish, 101 W. Prairie Center #323, Hayden, ID 83835, Phone (208) 765-1839, E-mail mrirish5@r0adrunner.com.
Individuals, families and clubs can join PNNA for 3 years and save money! See the PNNA website memberships page for details.

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COIN SHOW and EVENT CALENDAR

April 2010 (Parti)

APR 2-3 BELLINGHAM COIN, CARD & STAMP SHOW,
Hampton Inn, Fox Hall, 3985 Bennett Dr., 1-5 Exit 258,
Bellingham, WA

APR 2-3 INLAND EMPIRE COIN CLUB’S SPRING COIN,
CARD & STAMP SHOW, Center Place, 2426 N Discovery
Place, Spokane Valley, WA (North of the new mall)

APR 2-3 VANCOUVER NUMISMATIC SOCIETY ANNUAL
COIN SHOW, Oakridge Centre Auditorium, 41st Ave & Cam-
bie St., Vancouver, BC, Canada

APR 8-10 PACIFIC NORTHWEST NUMISMATIC ASSOCIA-
TION CONVENTION (62nd Annual), Tukwila Community
Center 12424 42nd Ave. So., Tukwila, WA

APR 10 FENWICK STAMP & COIN SHOW, Holiday Inn, 1
South Grady Way, Renton, WA

Welcome to the PNNA! — E-mail info@pnna.org for info.

April 2010 (Part 2)

APR 14-16 SANTA CLARA COIN, STAMP & COLLECTIBLES
EXPO, Santa Clara, CA

APR 14-17 Chicago International Coin Fair, Crowne Plaza
Chicago O'Hare, 5440 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL

APR 17-23 ANA National Coin Week (87th Annual)

Theme: Blue, Gray and Greenbacks.

APR 28-30 CENTRAL STATES NUMIS. SOCIETY ANNUAL
CONVENTION, Rosemont, IL

APR 30-MAY 1 (tentative) TRI-CITY COIN CLUB SHOW,
Hampton Inn, 486 Bradley Blvd., Richland, WA
APR 30-MAY 1 SOUTHERN IDAHO COIN SHOW, Hilton Gar-
den Inn, 7699 W. Spectrum St., Boise, ID

May 2010

MAY 1 COWLITZ COIN CLUB'S 43RD ANNUAL SHOW,
AWPPW Hall, 724 - 15th Ave, Longview, WA
MAY 1 (9AM-Noon) NORTHWEST TOKEN & MEDAL SOCI-
ETY, King Oscar Motel, 8820 So. Hosmer, Tacoma, WA
MAY 7-8 (tentative) SOUTHERN IDAHO COIN SHOW, Hilton
Garden Inn, 7699 W. Spectrum St., Boise, ID
MAY 11-15 Early American Copper (EAC) convention, Double-
tree Hotel, 1000 NE Multnomah St, Portland, OR
MAY 13-15 DENVER COIN EXPO, National Western Com-
plex, 1-70 & Brighton, Denver, CO

MAY 14 KENT VALLEY COIN SHOW, Kent Commons, 525
4th Ave. N, Kent, WA

MAY 21-22 GREATER TACOMA COIN SHOW, King Oscar
Convention Center, 88th & So. Hosmer, Tacoma, WA
MAY 28-29 Mid Valley Coin Club 44th Annual Coin, Currency
and Token Show, Linn County Fair and Expo Center, 3700
Knox Butte Rd, Albany, OR

June 2010

JUN 2-4 LONG BEACH COIN, STAMP & COLLECTIBLES
EXPO, Long Beach, CA

JUN 4 SEQUIM COIN, CURRENCY, BULLION, & STAMP
SHOW, Masonic Hall, 700 South 5th Ave, Sequim, WA
JUN 12 FENWICK STAMP & COIN SHOW, Holiday Inn, 1 South
Grady Way, Renton, WA

JUN 12 COIN AND CURRENCY SHOW, Clackamas Banquet
Center, 15815 SE 82nd Dr, Clackamas, OR
JUN 19 North Shore Numismatic Society Oakridge Stamp & Coin
Fair, Oakridge Auditorium, 41st & Cambie, Vancouver, BC
JUN 25 KIRKLAND-EASTSIDE COIN & CURRENCY SHOW,
Kirkland Baymont Inn, 12223 NE 116th St, Kirkland, WA
JUN 25-JUL 8 ANA Summer Seminar (pre-registration and
payment of tuition required to take courses), Colorado
Springs, CO

July 2010

JUL 9-10 NORTHWEST TOKEN & MEDAL SOCIETY 27TH AN-
NUAL CONV. & AUCTION, Vancouver Elks Lodge #823, 11605
SE McGillivray Blvd., off 1-205 at the Mill Plain exit #28, Vancou-
ver, WA

JUL 14-16 SO-CAL COIN, CURRENCY & JEWELRY SHOW,
Ontario Convention Center, Ontario, CA

JUL 14-17 Royal Canadian Numismatic Association conven-
tion, Windsor, ON, Canada

JUL 16 OLYMPIA/TUMWATER/SOUTH SOUND COIN & CUR-
RENCY SHOW, Comfort Inn, 1620 74th Ave SW, Tumwater, WA
(1-5 Exit 101)

August 2010

AUG 14 FENWICK STAMP & COIN SHOW, Holiday Inn, 1 South
Grady Way, Renton, WA

AUG 16-20 ANA World’s Fair of Money®, Donald E.

Stephens Convention Center, Chicago, IL

AUG 20-21 14TH ANNUAL FLORENCE COIN SHOW (also
stamps and jewelry), Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St.,
Florence, OR

AUG 27-28 TACOMA-LAKEWOOD COIN CLUB SHOW, King
Oscar Convention Center, 88th & So. Hosmer, Tacoma, WA

To list a show e-mail info@pnna.org, or call 541-647-1021.
Shows will normally be open to the public from 10 AM until at
least 4 PM unless otherwise indicated. Highlighted shows and
events are PNNA, ANA or RCNA sponsored or co-sponsored.
Events maybe subject to changes or cancellations.

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A Selection of Einstein Medals

by Eric Holcomb

A version of this exhibit was shown at the ANA Na-
tional Money Show ™ in Sacramento , CA, March 17-19 ,
2011 , and will also be shown in Tukwila.

This exhibit shows a group of medals honoring the life and
scientific discoveries of Albert Einstein, named “Person of the
Century” (for the 20th Century) by Time magazine. When
Time made its selection in December 1999, their editors ex-
plained as follows:

“In a century that will be remembered foremost for its
science and technology — in particular for our ability to
understand and then harness the forces of the atom and
the universe — one person stands out as both the greatest
mind and paramount icon of our age: the kindly, absent-
minded professor whose wild halo of hair, piercing eyes,
engaging humanity and extraordinary brilliance made his
face a symbol and his name a synonym for genius: Albert
Einstein.”

Born in March 1879 in Germany, Einstein later studied at the
Polytechnic in Zurich, Switzerland, and first rose to promi-
nence within the physics community in 1905 (his “miracle
year”) when he published four groundbreaking papers, on the
photoelectric effect, Brownian motion (helping to establish the
atomic and molecular basis of matter), special relativity (best
known for predicting “time dilation” near the speed of light),
and the equivalence of matter and energy (the famous E =
me 2 ). In 1915 he followed up with his theory of general relativ-
ity (replacing Newton’s theory of gravity), which remains to
this day as one of the two pillars of modern physics (along with
quantum mechanics). When his prediction of the bending of
starlight by the sun was confirmed during a total solar eclipse
in 1919, he became world famous, and was awarded the Nobel
Prize in Physics in 1921, although the Nobel committee cited
his explanation of the photoelectric effect because relativity
was still considered controversial.

In 1933, Einstein decided to emigrate to the United States to
escape Nazi Germany and the persecution of the Jews. He
eventually took up a position at the Institute for Advanced
Study at Princeton, New Jersey, an affiliation that lasted until
his death in 1955. He is well-known for his letter to President
Roosevelt about the possibility of an atomic bomb, leading to
the U.S. Manhattan Project. Although he later regretted that
letter, he said there was some justification — the danger that
the Germans would make them. He regarded his relationship
with the Jewish people as his “strongest human tie,” support-
ing Zionism and the State of Israel, although declining an offer
to serve as the mostly ceremonial President of Israel in 1952.

Issued by: Israel Government Coins & Medals Corp., Ltd.
Part of a series of six medals honoring “Jewish Contributors to
World Culture.”

Obverse: portrait of Albert Einstein.

Reverse: Wise Observatory, Tel-Aviv University.

Diameter: 50 mm; Edge: plain, “STATE OF ISRAEL / 999 /
0019 (serial number).”

Finish: antique; Composition: .999 silver (also available in
bronze 59 mm size); Weight: 60 g.

Mintage: 1,500.

Issued by: Franklin Mint (presumably for sale in Germany).

Obverse: portrait of Einstein with dates born/died.

Reverse: various symbols/equations, including sun, space-
time diagram, atom and E = me 2 . German legend Der
schopferische genius des Deutschen geistes. (The ... genius of
the German spirit.) Since the end of World War II, Germany
has renounced its Nazi past and embraced Einstein and other
Jews.

Diameter: 39 mm; Edge: plain, ERSTAUSGABE NR 0768
(serial number), Franklin Mint symbols, year 1977; Finish:
bright cameo proof; Composition: .925 silver; Weight: 24 g.

Did you know?

Tokens and medals can add a lot of interest to your collection
at very reasonable cost. For more information see:

http:/ / www.pnna.org/reference/tokens medals.html

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Issued by: The Franklin Mint (designer Joseph Boulton) for
the National Commemorative Society.

Obverse: portrait of Einstein, PHILOSOPHER • SCIENTIST.
There was an embarrassing error in that some of these medals
have 1875 (instead of 1879) as Einstein’s birth year, which was
corrected. (The photo shows the “1875” variety.)

Reverse: tree of knowledge, globe, quotation about world as a
“Great Eternal Riddle.”

Diameter: 38.1 mm (1.5 inches); Edge: reeded except for FM
markings and serial numbers, year 1968; Finish: bright cameo
proof; Composition: .925 silver; Weight: 26 g.

Issued by: The Franklin Mint.

Obverse: portrait of Einstein (with that famous “wild halo of
hair”) smoking a pipe, E = me 2 .

Reverse: “Einstein, Great Scientist and Humanitarian, etc.,”
dates born/died. (This time they got it right on the first try!)

Diameter: 38.1 mm (1.5 inches); Edge: plain except for FM
markings and serial number, date 1973; Finish: bright cameo
proof; Composition: bronze; Weight: 24 g.

Issued by: The Hamilton Mint.

Obverse: portrait of Einstein, equations leading up to E = me 2 .
Reverse: “Our Greatest Americans, etc.”

Size: 25.4 x 50.8 mm (1x2 inches); Edge: plain; Finish:
bright cameo proof (with partially textured reverse).
Composition: .999 silver; Weight: 32 g (1+ Troy ounce).

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Issued by: Longines Symphonette (part of a series).

Obverse: portrait of Einstein, boy (Einstein himself?), sun
deflecting starlight, E = me 2 , dates born/died.

Reverse: “Albert Einstein, one of history’s greatest physicists,
laid the foundation for the atomic age, etc.”

Diameter: 40 mm; Edge: plain except for Longines mark-
ings, 342 (serial number); Finish: antique; Composition:
.925 silver; Weight: 34 g (net silver weight 1 Troy ounce).

Issued by: believed to have been made in Russia.

Obverse: portrait of Einstein.

Reverse: cross-like shape, dates born/died, 3 HHHITEHH
(EINSTEIN in Cyrillic).

Diameter: 60 mm; Edge: plain; Finish: antique.

Composition: bronze; Weight: 127 g. (The heaviest medal
in this group.)

References and information sources:

Time magazine, December 31, 1999.

Wikipedia.org (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Einstein).

Isaacson, Walter, Einstein— His Life and Universe, Simon &
Schuster, New York, 2007.

William M. Rosenblum, LLC, website http://
www.rosenblumcoins.com/.

Einstein coins and medals are usually assigned numbers ac-
cording to Harry Flower’s catalog. (His collection was the most
complete and comprehensive collection of Einstein medals.)
The exhibitor plans to include these numbers in the future.

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American Numismatic Association News

2011 National Coin Week

“Blue, Gray and Greenbacks” is the theme of 2011 Na-
tional Coin Week, April 17-23. The weeklong celebration
of coins and currency will commemorate the sesquicen-
tennial of the Civil War and the numismatic changes and
innovations during the conflict, which began at Fort
Sumter, S.C. on April 12, 1861.

Collectors are invited to help the American Numismatic
Association celebrate National Coin Week by participat-
ing in fun and educational activities. Beginning in
March, weekly clues and questions will be distributed
online every Monday, challenging participants to hunt
for numismatic objects and answers. The activity will
follow a virtual tour of battlefields and other important
places during the war.

Clubs can participate in a competition this March and
April testing Civil War numismatic knowledge and re-
search. Students across the country will be encouraged
to create coin and note designs honoring the war and the
people who experienced it. Prizes relating to the War
Between the States will be awarded for individual, club
and student activities.

Resources will be available on www.monev.org , includ-
ing a sample press release, proclamations, an interactive
flier and online games. The Edward C. Rochette Money
Museum will offer an activity for children and reduced
admission for adults. The main gallery exhibit, “A House
Divided: Money of the Civil War,” will be featured
throughout the week.

Each year during the third full week of April, collectors
celebrate National Coin Week with exhibits, presenta-
tions and other activities promoting the fun of collecting
and studying coins and other forms of money. The ANA
established National Coin Week in 1924. To get involved
in the 88th annual event, call 719-482-9814, e-mail
ncw@money.org or visit www.money.org (select
“National Coin Week” from the “Numismatic Events”
dropdown menu).

ANA Summer Seminar

For many, Summer Seminar is a life-changing event. It
has catapulted the careers of many of the nation’s most
successful numismatic collectors, authors and dealers,
and guided young numismatists to become hobby lead-
ers.

Now celebrating its 43rd year, Summer Seminar features
a lineup of classes to meet virtually every collector’s
needs, including ancients, paper money, counterfeit de-
tection, grading, the Civil War, digital photography, Lin-
coln cents, hobo nickels, medals, tokens, and more. Stu-
dents meet and learn from the hobby’s most prominent
scholars, rising young stars and successful business lead-
ers.

Your class experience is a true seminar: students gath-
ered in small groups where everyone actively partici-
pates. You’ll learn not only from instructors who are rec-
ognized leaders in their fields, but also from the collec-
tive experiences of fellow students, who range in age
from 13 to 90.

Enroll in Summer Seminar today and have the numis-
matic time of your life. (This year’s sessions are June 25-
July 1 and July 2-8. See the ANA website for more infor-
mation and course listings.)

Club Rep Program

The ANA Club Representative Program is being revital-
ized, and a PNNA Club Representative Program is also
being started! For more information, attend the general
membership meeting scheduled at the PNNA conven-
tion, or watch the ANA and PNNA websites for more in-
formation as it becomes available.

To read the ANA club rep newsletter, MintMark, simply
visit the ANA website ( www.money.org) , select
“Membership / Club Directory,” then click on “Learn
about Clubs” to find the link. Contributions of written
material and photos from ANA clubs for future editions
of MintMark are welcome.

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More PNNA News

PNNA Convention Exhibits

by Eric Holcomb , PNNA Chief Judge

Collector exhibits are encouraged at the Pacific North-
west Numismatic Association convention and coin show,
April 8-10, 2011 in Tukwila. Exhibits will be displayed in
a separate room across from the bourse area. This room
will only be for exhibits, and for club tables for clubs that
would like to participate. This arrangement allows more
space for exhibits and makes it easier for the public to
view your display.

Exhibiting is not complicated. Just bring you display and
register it at the Exhibit Chairman table. Exhibits need to
be in place by noon on Saturday to be eligible for exhibit
awards. A limited number of standard Allstate cases will
be available if needed. Exhibits can be competitive or
non-competitive. Remember that the PNNA best of show
winner receives $200 in assistance to take the winning
exhibit to the ANA anniversary convention in the same
year. (The 2011 convention is in Chicago.)

We hope to see your exhibit at the convention!

Note: If you would like to complete the simplified one-
page exhibit application in advance (recommended),
please see the PNNA website as explained below. If you
intend to have someone else place or remove your exhibit
or if you are a multiple winner of first place exhibit
awards at previous PNNA conventions, please contact
chief judge Eric Holcomb for the necessary information
and forms.

For additional information about collector exhibits at the
PNNA convention, please see the PNNA website exhibit
page at http://www.pnna.org/exhibits/exhibits.html .
There you will find lots of useful information including
upcoming events, completed events, past PNNA best-of-
show exhibit award winners, a Numismatic Exhibiting

Guide (“How to Exhibit”) by former ANA Chief Judge
Joseph E. Boling, the official PNNA rules for exhibiting
and judging, and the PNNA exhibit application and sam-
ple exhibit rating sheet.

Tukwila Meeting Schedule

Saturday, April g, 2011

PNNA board meeting 8:00 AM

Speakers and club meetings 11:00 AM-4:oo PM

PNNA General Membership Meeting and
Awards Presentation 6:15 PM

Although the meeting schedule was not finalized at press
time, the headline speaker will be John Krajlevich. John
is a well-respected professional numismatist and former
outstanding ANA Young Numismatist. He is also a noted
researcher and cataloger (Bowers and Merena and
Stacks). His talk will be on the topic of: “Before 54*40:
Numismatics of the Pacific Northwest.” There will also
be presentations on eBay and numismatic photography.

Minutes from past PNNA board meetings are available
on the website (see http://www.pnna.org/minutes/
board.html) , or PNNA members may request copies of
the minutes from PNNA secretary Michael Labosier, e-
mail pnnasecretary( 5 ) gmail . com .

PNNA/WCC Fall Convention

The PNNA and the Willamette Coin Club are pleased to
announce their 7th annual fall convention/coin show.
The show will take place the weekend of October 22-23,
2011 at the DoubleTree Hotel at Lloyd Center in Port-
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